For the 2023 pool season, you must have a membership to our facilities to access our outdoor pools. You cannot have an outdoor pool membership without a facility membership for any YGBW branch.

For those who join YGBW by March 31, 2023:

• If you have joined YGBW by March 31, 2023 with an eligible membership type (see below for eligible membership types) AND consistently maintain your YGBW membership without interruption (meaning the membership is not on hold) through the outdoor pool season, you will not pay an additional fee to access any of our YGBW’s five outdoor pools.
  • Eligible Membership Types include:
    • Young Adult Membership
    • Adult Membership
    • Senior Membership
    • Two-Person or Senior Two-Person
    • Family 1 Adult Membership
    • Family 2 Adult Membership
    • Family 3-4 Adult Membership
       

For those who join YGBW on April 1, 2023 or later: 

• If you join YGBW on or after April 1, 2023 with an eligible membership type (see below for eligible membership types), the following will be charged to access the outdoor pools:
  • The $99 joiner fee
  • The monthly membership fee
  • The applicable outdoor pool fee (see Outdoor Pool Fees for Those Who Joined After April 1, 2023 below)
     
• Eligible Membership Types include:
  • Young Adult Membership
  • Adult Membership
  • Senior Membership
  • Two-Person or Senior Two-Person
  • Family 1 Adult Membership
  • Family 2 Adult Membership
     
• Outdoor Pools Fees for those who joined on or after April 1, 2023 are:
  • Individual Outdoor Pool Membership Fee - $249 (This includes Young Adult, Adult, and Individual Senior Memberships)
  • Family Outdoor Pool Membership Fee – $449 (This includes Family 1 Adult, Family 2 Adult, Senior Two-Person and Two-Person Memberships)
  • Three-Four Adult Family Outdoor Pool Membership Fee - $499 (This includes Family Three-Four Adult Memberships)
     
• Who is not eligible for the outdoor pool (regardless of join date):
  • Youth memberships
  • Short-term memberships
  • OLY-Only Memberships
  • Any memberships that have been on hold for any period of time after March 31, 2023

Who is eligible:

• Those who have joined YGBW by March 31, 2023 or sooner with an eligible membership type (see below) and consistently maintain their YGBW membership without interruption (meaning the membership is not on hold) through the outdoor pool season
• Those who have joined YGBW on April 1, 2023 or later with an eligible membership type (see below for ineligible membership types) and pay the applicable outdoor pool fee:
  • Individual Outdoor Pool Membership Fee - $249 (This includes Young Adult, Adult, and Individual Senior Memberships)
  • Family Outdoor Pool Membership Fee – $449 (This includes Family 1 Adult, Family 2 Adult, Senior Two-Person and Two-Person Memberships)
  • Three-Four Adult Family Outdoor Pool Membership Fee - $499 (This includes Family Three-Four Adult Memberships)

Who is not eligible:

• Youth memberships
• Short-term memberships
• OLY-Only Memberships
• Any memberships that have been on hold for any period of time after March 31, 2023

NOTE: Please see the question below for Silver and Fit membership eligibility.

Eligible members may access all open outdoor pools across all branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. While plans are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, outdoor pools are expected to be open and available at the following YGBW branches:

• Brandywine YMCA
• Jennersville YMCA
• West Chester Area YMCA 
• Upper Main Line YMCA

OLY-Only members are already discounted and provide access to the Oscar Lasko YMCA only. However, OLY-Only members may pay the outdoor pool fee if they wish to use the outdoor pools at all YGBW locations or they can upgrade to any eligible YGBW membership type by March 31, 2023, to have the outdoor pools included in the cost of their membership.

Youth memberships are not included due to the required age limits for youth to be at the pool unaccompanied. We encourage the parents/guardians of youth with youth memberships to consider upgrading to any eligible YGBW family membership by March 31, 2023, to enjoy the outdoor pools together this summer.

Short-term memberships are not included due to the shortened length of the membership.

If you are a Silver Sneakers member and have joined YGBW by March 31, 2023, the outdoor pools are included in your membership. Those joining YGBW on April 1, 2023 or later, will need to pay the outdoor pool fee to access the pools.

Yes, those with a Silver & Fit membership who are members as of March 31, 2023 will have access to the outdoor pools at all locations at no cost. Those joining on or after April 1, 2023 will need to pay the outdoor pool fees to access the pools.

If you are a Renew Active or One Pass member and you have joined YGBW by March 31, 2023, the outdoor pools are included in your membership. Those joining YGBW on April 1, 2023 or later, will need to pay the outdoor pool fee to access the pools.

If you have a Health Plan Partners membership, are 18 or older and have joined YGBW by March 31, 2023, the outdoor pools are included in your membership. Those joining YGBW on April 1, 2023 or later, will need to pay the outdoor pool fee to access the pools.

No. You must consistently maintain an active membership without interruption from March 31, 2023, through the outdoor pool season to be eligible to have the outdoor pool included in your membership at no additional cost. If your membership was on hold after March 31, 2023, and you want to use the outdoor pools, you will need to reactivate your membership and pay the outdoor pool fee to access the outdoor pools.

If you will be 18 by the outdoor pool opening date and have consistently maintained an active YGBW youth membership since at least December 31, 2022, you are eligible to have the outdoor pool included in your membership. 

Absolutely! All YGBW staff members have the outdoor pools included in their membership at no additional cost. Join our team today!

You must be an active member and hold an eligible membership at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to purchase an outdoor pool membership. The outdoor pools are included at no additional cost for those who joined YGBW with an eligible membership prior to March 31, 2023, and consistently maintain their membership. If you join or restart your membership after April 1, 2023, you will need to pay the cost for the outdoor pools - in addition to your monthly YGBW membership fees. 

Because the outdoor pool is included in the cost of a YGBW membership so long as the membership was started by March 31, 2023, early bird pricing is not available on outdoor pool fees.

If you are purchasing a pool membership because you were not a YGBW member prior to March 31, 2023, a standard 10% discount for approved income-based memberships is available. Note that the primary member for the outdoor pool must be the same primary member as the indoor membership. Visit the member services desk in your local branch for information.

Payment plans are not available for outdoor pool memberships this year. Those purchasing outdoor pool memberships will be doing so in April and May, when the pool opens so there is not enough time to create a payment plan.

Outdoor pool rates will not be prorated in 2023 based on join dates.

Yes, you will need to register for outdoor pool access at your local branch (watch for information in 2023), but there will not be an additional cost. We will notify everyone when you are able to register. Registering at your local branch will provide you with access to outdoor pools at all branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. 

• Kennett Area YMCA: This year, the outdoor pool at the Kennett Area YMCA will be open for summer camp and swim team use only. Eligible members of all YGBW branches (see question above Who is eligible to have the outdoor pools included in the cost of their YGBW membership in 2023?), including the Kennett Area YMCA, may use the outdoor pools at any of our other YGBW locations. 
   
• Lionville Community YMCA: The Lionville Community YMCA outdoor pool will not be opening, as it requires significant and costly repairs that would impede its use over the next two years. This, in combination with drops in usage (before and after COVID closures) and rising challenges in staffing, has led us to reimagine the outdoor pool area at the Lionville Community YMCA. This was a very difficult decision, but we are looking forward to reimagining the outdoor space into a multi-use space that will benefit our community through many seasons to come.
   

Eligible members (see question above 'Who is eligible to have the outdoor pools included in the cost of their YGBW membership in 2023?'), of all YGBW branches, including the Lionville Community YMCA, may use the outdoor pools at any of our YGBW locations.

To ensure we provide the safest environment possible, youth 15 and under must have a parent/guardian present with them at all times while at the outdoor pool. (Note: The youth and parent/guardian must both have the appropriate and eligible membership to visit the outdoor pool.) Youth who are on an eligible YGBW family membership need to be 16 or older to visit the outdoor pool by themselves.

Unless otherwise noted, the outdoor pool season runs from the Saturday before Memorial Day (May 27) until Labor Day (Sept 4). This is subject to change and we may need to close the outdoor pools due to inclement weather including rain and cold weather.

Brandywine YMCA Outdoor Pool

• Monday-Friday: 12 - 7 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
• Note: From Tuesday, May 31 - through Saturday, June 11, weekday hours will be modified to 4-7 PM. Weekend hours remain the same during this time. Additionally, hours are also modified during the last week of the season before Labor Day.

Jennersville YMCA Outdoor Pool

• Monday-Friday: 12 - 7 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
• Note: From Tuesday, May 31 - through Saturday, June 11, weekday hours will be modified to 4-7 PM. Weekend hours remain the same during this time. Additionally, hours are also modified during the last week of the season before Labor Day.

Upper Main Line YMCA Outdoor Pools

• 50 Meter Pool (Open Monday, May 1 - Sunday, October 1 weather permitting) 
  • Monday - Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Saturday: 2 PM – 7 PM (6 lap lanes)
  • Sunday: 7 AM - 7 PM (6 lap lanes)
     
• Borst Pool (Open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day)
  • Monday - Friday: 12 - 7 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday: 12 - 7 PM

West Chester Area YMCA Waterpark

• Monday-Friday: 12 - 8 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM - 7 PM
• Note: From Tuesday, May 31 - through Saturday, June 11, weekday hours will be modified to 4-7 PM. Weekend hours remain the same during this time. Additionally, hours are also modified during the last week of the season before Labor Day.

• Slides will be available. The pirate ship will be available at the West Chester Area YMCA.
• Chairs will be available, but we still encourage you to consider bringing your own in case all chairs are in use.
• Restrooms & Showers
  • Outdoor bathhouses are available at the Brandywine YMCA, Jennersville YMCA and West Chester Area YMCA.
  • Portable toilets are available at the Upper Main Line YMCA. Indoor locker rooms, showers and restrooms are also available for members.

• Day passes (meaning passes for those who are not members of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine) are not available for any YGBW pool during the 2023 season.
• Guest passes (members who bring a guest with them) are not available for the Upper Main Line YMCA's 50M pool due to limited space.
• Guest passes are available for YGBW Members to bring guests to the following so long as space permits:
  • Upper Main Line YMCA Borst Pool and West Chester Area YMCA Waterpark: $25 per guest per day for those over two years of age. Please note that guests are not permitted in the 50M pool at the Upper Main Line YMCA due to limited space.
  • Brandywine and Jennersville YMCAs: $10 per guest per day for those over two years of age.

Our highest priority is always protecting the health and safety of everyone at the YMCA. We have implemented procedures and protocols based on the latest directives and recommendations provided by the CDC, the Chester County Health Department, American Academy of Pediatrics and the State of Pennsylvania. Masking is not required. 

We hope to offer lap swimming for those 12 and over. Schedules will vary by branch and may not always be available at every branch. Schedules will be posted online as the season gets closer. Note that those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, unless they are on a YGBW swim team, when using the outdoor pool.

Unfortunately, there is not at this time. Lap swimmers must be 12 or older. We will be monitoring pool usage and will consider expanding the age range later in the summer if possible.

At somewhat regular times throughout the spring, summer and early fall, the pool will be closed to members for swim team practices, meets and other activities. You can always check our online schedule to see what is available. 

No, lane reservations are not required.